Palestinian presidency condemns U.S. decision to deny visas for U.N. General Assembly

RAMALLAH / PNN /

The Palestinian presidency on Saturday expressed deep regret and astonishment over the U.S. State Department’s decision to deny visas for the Palestinian delegation scheduled to attend next month’s U.N. General Assembly in New York.

In a statement, the presidency said the decision violates international law and the U.N. “Headquarters Agreement,” noting that the State of Palestine holds observer status at the United Nations.

The presidency called on…